According to Variety, the British thesp is Lionsgate's choice for the coveted part, which will see him taking on his third major film franchise in a row after starring in this year's "Snow White and the Huntsman" opposite Kristen Stewart and the 2011 sequel "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" with Johnny Depp.

Odair, for those unfamiliar with the books, is a handsome former Hunger Games winner who becomes Katniss' unlikely ally despite her initial mistrust of him.

In addition to Claflin, "Monk" star Tony Shalhoub is reportedly close to an offer for the role of Beettee, an inventor and tribute from District 3 who is a master of forging weapons from a combination of wire and elecricity.

Shalhoub was most recently seen in HBO's romantic biopic "Hemingway & Gellhorn" opposite Nicole Kidman and Clive Owen. He also has a role in Michael Bay's upcoming action/comedy "Pain & Gain" opposite Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson.

Do you think Claflin and Shalhoub are right for their respective roles? Sound off in the comments!

"The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" is slated for release on November 22, 2013.

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Based on looks and charisma, I think this is an uninspired choice for Finnick. I didn't even remember he was in that last Pirates movie. And he didn't impress in Snow White either. Maybe they should have saved a bit of cash for higher star power instead of getting Hoffman for Plutarch.

And I am not a Shalhoub fan either so overall, a bad day in the Catching Fire casting news world.

No, he should not be Finnick. Shalhoub could be Beetee though. BUT SAM SHOULD NOT, I SAY NOT BE FINNICK. I mean, he's good-looking and all, but he isn't the right choice. Guys, you should take a look at Grant Gustin. He is really the best choice.

NO. ABSOLUTELY NOT. Take a look at Grant Gustin and see how Finnick truly looks like. If Lionsgate would make him as Finnick, I wouldn't watch Catching Fire. Or Mockingjay. But, I'm just telling how I really feel you know.

My heart broke when I found out it wasnt Tom Felton. He was interested in the role of Finnick, and I think he would look great in red hair (Weasley :D) I would have loved to see Tom against. (Draco Malfoy) :'(